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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.55, 1,958.96 and 790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.55, 1,958.96 and 790.10 is: 1,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.55 : 1,958.96 = 790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.55/1,958.96 = 790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.55x = 1,958.96 × 790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.55x = 1,547,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,782.62/1,419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.33

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